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All the latest music interviews from the team at HEAVY Magazine. HEAVY interviews the worlds leading rock, punk, metal and beyond musicians in the heavy universe of music. We will upload the latest interviews regularly so before to follow our social accounts and our podcast account on www.speaker.com/user/heavy Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/heavy-music-interviews--2687660/support.

vor 17 Std.

Sonic Journeys And Canadian Summers With DALLAS FRASCA

If there is one thing you can always count on in this crazy, beautiful thing we call the rock and roll landscape, it’s that Dallas Frasca does not do things by halves. She doesn’t just play music; she lives it, breathes it, and commands it like a genuine force of nature. Coming off the back of heavy touring, massive arena supports with legends like ZZ Top, and a highly successful Green Electric Tour, Australia’s premier riff-queen is gearing up for her most ambitious sonic adventure yet. Pack your bags and fire up the engines, because Frasca is heading across the Pacific to Canada to record her highly anticipated fifth studio album. Supported by a prestigious grant from the Record in BC Program, this isn't just a simple trip to lay down some vocal tracks. This is an all-out international collaboration designed to push her massive blues-rock sound into entirely new territory. Once she lands in Canada, the magic truly begins. Frasca is teaming up with a world-class production unit, tracking at the legendary Smooth Operator Studios in Vancouver and the serene, isolated Capsule Studios on Bowen Island. Behind the desk is producer and engineer Janey Aurora, alongside multi-instrumentalist Erik Nielsen, known for his stellar work with City and Colour. If that layout wasn't enough to get your heart pumping, iconic Canadian drummer Pat Steward - who has kept time for Bryan Adams - is stepping behind the kit to lock down the rhythm section. This next chapter promises to be an absolute ripper of a record. With Frasca’s signature powerhouse vocals, face-melting guitar work, and a legendary international crew in her corner, the rock world needs to brace itself. Canada won't know what hit it. HEAVY sat down with Dallas before she left to dive deeper, asking her the reasons behind relocating to Canada for a month or so. "A producer (Janey Aurora) reached out to me late last year and sent me this really amazing email about why she wanted to make the album with me," she began. "And it really resonated quite deeply with me. Plus, I think I'm also ready to do something quite different sonically to extend what I've been working on for the last couple of years and the songs I've been writing." In the full interview, we discussed why Dallas is heading overseas to record in more detail, the musicians she is working with in Canada and what she is expecting. She ran us through recording outside of your comfort zone and the different ways being in that position can impact your songwriting and the way you approach music. Dallas told us more about what we could possibly expect from the new music, including the use of a Gospel choir. She told us about the songs she has already written and her mindset going into recording, including the challenges and advantages of doing so. We talked about the success of her previous album, Force Of Nature and the importance of challenging yourself musically and growing as a person and musician between albums, plus more. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/heavy-music-interviews--2687660/support.

19 Min.
vor 21 Std.

Settling Scores Through Music With ADAM DE MICCO From LORNA SHORE

The meteoric rise of New Jersey deathcore titans Lorna Shore stands as one of the most remarkable modern success stories in heavy music. At the centre of this sonic storm is lead guitarist and primary songwriter Adam De Micco. Since co-founding the band in 2009, De Micco has steered the group through seismic lineup changes, genre-defining stylistic evolutions, and the viral explosion that followed their landmark 2021 EP, …And I Return to Nothingness. Today, the band’s signature blend of symphonic black metal grandeur and technical deathcore brutality has propelled them from sweaty basement gigs into massive international arenas. This October, Lorna Shore is set to achieve another historic milestone: their largest headlining tour of Australia to date. Teaming up with heavy heavyweights Whitechapel and The Acacia Strain, the band is trading the packed club rooms of their previous visits for iconic, large-scale venues like Sydney’s Hordern Pavilion and Melbourne’s John Cain Arena. The upcoming run marks a triumphant victory lap for a group that has completely redefined what extreme music can achieve on the global stage. Ahead of the highly anticipated tour, we sat down with Adam De Micco to discuss the logistical and creative realities of bringing their massive orchestral production across the globe. In this insightful conversation, De Micco opens up about the pressure of headlining Australian arenas, his evolving approach to guitar craftsmanship, and how the band maintains their tight-knit chemistry on the road. He also reflects on the enduring loyalty of the Australian heavy music community and teases what fans can expect from their most ambitious live visual production yet. One of the first questions we asked Adam was why he thinks Australian audiences connect so well with Lorna Shore, considering this will be their third tour here in under two years. "It seems like we owe them a debt, is what I would say," he laughed. "We probably owe someone some money, which is why we keep returning so much. But honestly, it's been awesome. Every time we have been there, the shows have gotten better, so that's kind of the plan for this tour, to do it bigger than we did the last time. The first time we were here was… for a place that we'd never been to, to go on sale and all the shows sell out… none of us were expecting that. Somewhere we had never been to. It took us a while to sell out those kinds of rooms in Europe in our own backyard. So for that to exist in our first go around, it was like, maybe we should return. People seem to be interested in hearing us. And then we came back for the festivals, and that went over amazingly. Minus the heat (laughs). It's more returning to where people seem to want you, and it seems to be on this long 16-hour flight to Australia is where people want us to return (laughs)." Check out the full interview for much more. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/heavy-music-interviews--2687660/support.

12 Min.
vor 6 Tagen

Still Figuring Out How It Works After 25 Years With CAM BAINES From BODYJAR

Interview by Kris Peters Bodyjar is bringing the machine back in for its 25-year scheduled service this July and August 2026, proving that classic Aussie punk rock never goes out of style. Celebrating a quarter-century of their iconic, gold-selling fourth album How It Works, the Melbourne legends are hitting the highway for the massive How It Still Works national tour. Let’s be honest: when an album like How It Works drops in 2000 and completely reshapes the landscape of Australian punk, you don't just let it gather dust. You polish up the riffs, lube up the kit, and drag it back out to blow the roof off venues across the country. The boys have made it very clear that the odometer might be clocked, but the vehicle is fully serviced and ready to put on some serious mileage. Frontman Cam Baines has reportedly undergone a full grease and oil change, Tommy Read has a fresh set of strings, and the whole unit is primed to deliver that signature, hard-hitting sonic assault we've been craving. The 11-date run kicks off on July 9 at the King Street Bandroom in Newcastle, before tearing through a ruthless schedule of metro and regional venues. Fans can look forward to hearing anthems like Not The Same and Feed It exactly how they were meant to be experienced: loud, fast, and surrounded by a sweaty, fist-pumping mosh pit. HEAVY caught up with Cam Baines to dig deeper. "We've been around for probably 30 years, 29 years or something, and probably even a bit longer if you go back a little bit further," he began. "We had a different name and everything, but we're doing a tour in July for our album, How It Works, and it's the 25-year scheduled service we're calling it. Just getting this album back on the road and playing all the songs we never play live, and trying to play some of the other tracks that people never hear, is exciting. And because it was a pretty successful album for us, we sort of thought, let's just do this, and we're working on a new album at the same time. We've actually got a new song coming out pretty soon with a video and everything!" In the full interview, Cam explained that the shows will focus on How It Works combined with fan favourites, use an Instagram poll to select additional songs, and randomise song order so performances can be swapped on the night to stay fresh. He told us about the special guests, describing the support act as a punk-rock "supergroup" composed of members from $1 Short, Frenzal Rhomb, and Something With Numbers assembled specifically for the run. We talked about the making of How It Works, including the band's decision to join a major label prior to the release and how that impacted the final result. Cam said the band aimed for a big melodic rock sound on How It Works and felt the record achieved that ambition. Cam recalled the success of How It Works, including being showcased on Tony Hawk's video game, future music and more. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/heavy-music-interviews--2687660/support.

14 Min.
25. Juni

The Art Of Sonic Seduction With CARINA ROUND And MAT MITCHELL From PUSCIFER

Get ready to have your absolute minds melted, Australia. The legendary Maynard James Keenan is pulling a massive double shift this December, bringing his electro-rock side-project Puscifer down under to open for none other than his own alternative rock heavyweights, A Perfect Circle. Talk about an absolute masterclass in sonic insanity! If you’ve been living under a rock, you’d know it’s been more than a decade since A Perfect Circle last graced our shores. But the real kicker here is the inclusion of Puscifer, who are locked and loaded to push the boundaries of reality with their bizarre, post-punk electronics and absurdist storytelling. Adding serious fuel to the fire, the band just dropped their brand-new, ultra-dark studio album Normal Isn't earlier this year. Trust me when I say this record is custom-built to be experienced live, packed with the kind of crushing, experimental tension that gets your blood running. This isn't just a standard rock show; it's a 21st-century freak show where anything goes. Alongside mastermind Mat Mitchell and the mesmerizing vocal powerhouse Carina Round, Maynard treats a Puscifer gig like an immersive, theatrical assault on the senses. Expect alien landscapes, bizarre characters, and a massive wall of sound that seamlessly jumps from fuzzy garage-metal to spaced-out, electronic soundscapes. Mat and Carina sat down with HEAVY to talk more. With the Puscifer live experience relying heavily on production and atmosphere, we ask if the band are in a position to bring their full set-up with them. "It'll be full production," Mat affirmed. "I think that it's as important as hearing the songs is the experience of what we do. So we try to bring everything and give everyone the best possible show we can." "There's not really a stripped-down version," Carina added. "It's all one big vehicle for the story, and if something gets taken away, then it takes away from the story. So it's always going to be the full show." In the full interview, Mat and Carina talk more about the stage production and how important it is to the live show. They tell us why it has been so long since their last visit, and what has changed with the band in that time. We talk about their pairing with A Perfect Circle and why it works, conveying the emotive aspects of their music in a live setting, how they get themselves into character before each show and small rituals they have for doing so. Carina talked us through her on-stage chemistry with Maynard, highlighting their vocal roles when performing together. Puscifer's recent album Normal Isn't was also discussed, with Mat and Carina talking us through the creative process and getting the balance right in the early stages plus more. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/heavy-music-interviews--2687660/support.

14 Min.
24. Juni

Embracing The Anger With GRACE PASTURINI From VINDICTA

Interview by Ali Williams VINDICTA are heading Down Under this month and are starting a new era by becoming louder, angrier and significantly harder to ignore. Freshly formed by vocalist Grace Pasturini, formally of Dutch band Dogma, Pasturini and other former members are diving headfirst into ensuring VINDICTA hits in all the right spots, following the chaotic demise of their previous band. Chatting with HEAVY’s Ali Williams, Grace assures that the band’s next chapter is not a polite little adjustment or a cautious shuffle into slightly different shoes. It is a full creative shift, backed by new music, a concept album in progress, a fresh music video, a run of singles and, most importantly for Australian fans, the band’s first ever trip to this side of the world. Grace made it clear that VINDICTA are moving into a sharper, more aggressive space. Their previous sound carried more melody and power metal brightness, but the new material has a nastier pulse to it. Not in a forced “look how dangerous we are” way either. More in the sense that this time they aren't going to be singing pretty ot dressing the truth up to look cute. “We’re pulling a little bit away from our older sound,” she explains. “It’s a bit more aggressive; it’s more honest.” That honesty seems to suit her voice as much as the band’s direction. While plenty of vocalists treat aggression like something they have to wrestle into place, Pasturini says this heavier delivery actually comes more naturally. The rawer edge is not just better for the songs; it is gentler on her voice. Some singers are out here fighting for their lives, trying to sound melodic, and Grace is finding relief in going harder. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/heavy-music-interviews--2687660/support.

12 Min.
19. Juni

Absence Makes The Riffs Grow Stronger With JENNI And MARTY POWELL From RIFF RAIDERS

Melbourne outfit Riff Raiders are a powerhouse hard rock outfit known for their explosive live energy, massive hooks, and crunching guitar riffs. Formed in 2017, the band features core members Jenni Powell on soaring lead vocals and Marty Powell on lead guitar. The band initially built a loyal following across the Australian live rock circuit with their debut album Live Like You Mean It and their critically acclaimed 2020 follow-up Rock and Roll Daydream, with their signature sound blending classic Aussie rock traditions with a sharp, modern alternative edge. On 7 June 2026, the band ended a six-year album hiatus by releasing their highly anticipated third studio record, Welcome to Mars. Released worldwide across streaming platforms like Spotify and YouTube Music, the tightly constructed 11-track project serves as a grand "rock ’n’ roll re-entry". Welcome to Mars is a genre-blurring collection that explores diverse musical flavours while staying rooted in hard rock. The album's roll-out was driven by three standout singles that showcase the band's creative evolution: Nothing to Lose, Broken Halo and Welcome To Mars. To support the release, Riff Raiders are breaking their long absence from the live stage. They will celebrate their official live comeback on August 28 in Melbourne as part of the Rock Is Not Dead festival, bringing their new space-age stadium anthems directly to the fans. HEAVY caught up with Jenni and Marty to chat more, asking them to describe Welcome To Mars from a musical point of view. "On the last album, Rock and Roll Daydream, we did a lot more overdubbing and went for a bigger production sort of sound," Marty measured. "So this time we stripped it right back and brought the bass and drums right up into the picture and kept the guitars pretty dry and simple and really showcased the vocals. The idea of the band with Riff Raiders is we do a few different styles of hard rock, which hopefully tie together under the theme of Welcome to Mars this time." In the full interview, Jenni and Marty dive deeper into Welcome To Mars, including the three singles released and how they reflect the album overall. We spoke about the different layers of rock throughout the album and finding the balance and cohesiveness to keep the flow going. We talked about Riff Raiders' prolonged absence from the stage and the reasons behind it, the upcoming Rock Is Not Dead show, future gigs and more. Welcome To Mars is out now: https://tinyurl.com/WelcomeToMars Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/heavy-music-interviews--2687660/support.

12 Min.
19. Juni

From Calm Comes Chaos With JAYTANIC RITUAL From THE NEPTUNE POWER FEDERATION

Interview by Kris Peters Dead of Winter Festival is officially back, resurrecting its glorious, dark alternative underworld at Brisbane’s iconic Mansfield Tavern on Saturday, 27 June 2026. After six long years in the shadows, this absolute staple of the heavy music calendar is rising like a Phoenix. Organisers have curated a massive line-up of 31 bands, performance art, and horror cosplay. Yet, out of all the distortion and chaos set to take over the multiple stages, one band is uniquely poised to completely steal the show: The Neptune Power Federation. Fresh off massive European touring, the Sydney-based rock outfit is making their highly anticipated return to Australian soil. If you have ever witnessed them live, you already know it is an over-the-top, mind-bending experience. If you haven't, prepare your soul. Fronted by the utterly hypnotic and fiercely commanding Imperial Priestess, Screaming Loz Sfire, the band seamlessly blends 1970s heavy psych, punk-driven aggression, and pure, unadulterated stadium rock theatrics. They do not just play a set; they bring a full cosmic ritual that forces your feet to tap and your neck to snap. What makes their inclusion at Dead of Winter so perfect is how seamlessly their occult energy meshes with the festival's community atmosphere. Backed by a razor-sharp rhythm section and an onslaught of massive, screeching guitar riffs, they are an absolute powerhouse of rock 'n' roll. Dead of Winter has always built its legacy on being a super fun, super safe space for sub-genres to collide. The Neptune Power Federation delivers exactly that brand of welcoming, theatrical madness. HEAVY sat down with bass player Jaytanic Ritual (a.k.a Jason Whalley from Frenzal Rhomb) to better prepare ourselves for the show and asked about the genesis of the band. "We were formed on a distant planet," he began. "We were summoned by Her Majesty the Imperial Priestess to basically support her in all her endeavours. Those endeavors being traveling through time to destroy the patriarchy. So we've basically been doing her bidding now for about 10 years in our time, but it spans the millennia in other people's time. We also have all these rules. So, none of the men in the band are allowed to speak. She's deemed that it's okay for me to talk today, so I can talk candidly, but for the most part, we're there just to do her bidding. And apparently, her bidding is to play 1970s psychedelic rock." We mention that it must be an exercise in futility expecting Jaytanic Ritual to say nothing from the stage, to which his tone became more sombre. "The consequences of speaking are so dire that it's better off just doing what she wants," he replied, fear in his eyes. "The other thing we're not allowed to do is smile, because what we're doing is very serious. Plus, we're not allowed to wear band shirts because we're the only band from our planet, so there are a lot of rules, but I do like the boundaries." In the full interview, we explore the world of The Neptune Power Federation in greater detail, finding out what makes them tick and the driving force behind their music. Jaytanic Ritual runs us through their live performance and what to expect, offering three songs concert goers can listen to in order to get to know the band better if they are only new to the party. We talk about the new album Mondo Tomorrow and its musical psyche, including the move away from recounting the adventures of the High Priestess in favour of technology. Jaytanic Ritual explains how the album sees The Neptune Power Federation return more to their punk roots, the surprise album that was recorded at the same time and more. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/heavy-music-interviews--2687660/support.

15 Min.
18. Juni

Finding Salvation in Loss With ALPHA From GAEREA

Interview by Kris Peters Portuguese masked metal maestros Gaerea will embark on their highly anticipated debut tour of Australia next month. Presented by Soundworks Direct, the five-date national run is officially titled the Loss Australian Tour. This run marks the very first time the cathartic extreme metal band will bring their intense live performance down under. Known for their signature black hoods and a sound that blends crushing breakdowns with soaring, emotional melodies, Gaerea has built a formidable reputation in the global heavy music scene. The upcoming shows promise to deliver immense emotional impact and raw live energy. Vocalist Alpha shared that the tour is a massive milestone for the group. While Australian promoters have shown eager interest since Gaerea's early days, the high financial barrier of international travel delayed the trip until the band reached a stable position. Now celebrating a ten-year journey, the band is thrilled to bridge the physical gap with their long-time supporters. The nightly setlists will span Gaerea’s entire discography. Audiences can expect to hear definitive tracks from earlier foundational releases like Unsettling Whispers, Limbo, and Mirage. The performance will heavily highlight material from their 2024 album Coma, alongside an immersive exploration of their newest sonic era, Loss. Supporting the band across the East Coast leg of the tour is Melbourne-based progressive tech-metal act Ironstone, adding exceptional local flavour to the brutal bill. HEAVY caught up with Alpha to find out more, asking him to run us through what fans can expect from the shows. "Well, I always say that it is the best cocktail mix that we can do to make a very aggressive show," he replied, "together with minimalistic, super melodramatic emotional moments where we go through the motions of anger, but also loss, for example, or sadness. There's a bit of everything in terms of the extremes of emotions in the show. We try to be very visual with that. And yeah, I'm pretty sure it's going to be a good, striking, emotional ride. That's what we set ourselves to do 10 years ago, and we've been doing that. So again, it feels good to be able to do it for the first time in a country. But I heard the fans go completely wild in Australia, so that's always something that gets our blood running for even better shows." Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/heavy-music-interviews--2687660/support.

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All the latest music interviews from the team at HEAVY Magazine. HEAVY interviews the worlds leading rock, punk, metal and beyond musicians in the heavy universe of music. We will upload the latest interviews regularly so before to follow our social accounts and our podcast account on www.speaker.com/user/heavy Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/heavy-music-interviews--2687660/support.

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